The "China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation 2025" joint maritime exercise kicked off at Changi Naval Base in Singapore on Friday, aiming to further enhance mutual trust and understanding between the two navies.
The joint exercise is taking place at Changi Naval Base and its surrounding waters.
The Chinese Navy's Xuchang, a Type 054A missile frigate, and Chishui, a Type 082II minehunter and minesweeper, are participating in the joint exercise following their appearance at the International Maritime Defense Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, one of the most influential defense events in Asia that concluded Thursday at Singapore's Changi Exhibition Center.
Singapore has deployed frigate RSS Steadfast and mine countermeasure vessel RSS Bedok.
During the drill, the two navies will conduct a series of drill subjects, including navigating through mine-threat areas, naval gunfire drills against targets at sea, joint search and rescue missions, and medical evacuation exercises.
"The joint exercise is organized in three phases, namely the harbor phase, the sea phase and the closing ceremony. After the opening ceremony, we will carry out ship visits, professional exchanges, and sports competitions during the harbor phase to further enhance mutual trust and understanding between the two sides," said Yang Peng, an officer aboard the Xuchang frigate.
China, Singapore kicks off joint maritime exercise
Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing said Tuesday that China is willing to collaborate with all parties to ensure nuclear energy better supports the development and prosperity of all nations.
Zhang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris which he attended as Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative.
Zhang said China has always adhered to a sensible, coordinated, and balanced nuclear security strategy proposed by President Xi and has made concrete contributions to promoting the global development of nuclear energy.
China is willing to work with all parties to jointly implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative, and promote nuclear energy innovation-driven development, safety foundation building, industrial collaboration and win-win cooperation, so that nuclear energy can better benefit the development and prosperity of all countries, he said.
Zhang noted that China stands ready to join hands with all parties to make new contributions in building a clean, beautiful and sustainable world and a community with a shared future for humanity.
Heads of state, government leaders and senior representatives from over 30 countries, as well as heads of relevant international organizations, attended the summit and issued a joint statement titled "Safe and affordable nuclear energy for all."
Chinese vice premier calls for global nuclear cooperation
